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@Lisa Lucero, what you are referring to is what we call a diversification exchange, when you sell one investment property and 1031 exchange into multiple smaller investment properties.

I think the PMI is worth paying in exchange for keeping 5% of your money.i generally don't like helocs if that means you're going to be 100% leveraged.

@Sara JoeSince you’re already active in OH, focusing on off-market single-family and small multifamily deals in these regions can be a strong strategy, ,these markets often offer undervalued, cash-flowing opportunities that are easier to manage than high-cost coastal areas, ,happy to connect and exchange insights, run numbers together, and explore potential opportunities to collaborate

Looking forward to contributing to discussions, exchanging ideas, and staying inspired by the success stories in this amazing community.

This strategy works best if you can find a replacement property you want within the timeframe allotted and that meets the identification requirements of a 1031 exchange.

@Paul McEvoyHey Paul, I see what you mean about the NJ Shore market being super tight on cash flow and rising taxes, it sounds like your properties would sell quickly given the demand and values, a couple options to consider are either selling and taking that equity to invest in markets with better cash flow or using creative strategies like 1031 exchanges to pivot into multi-family or single-family deals in the Midwest where you can get off-market undervalued cash-flowing deals, it could turn that high equity into steady income without the headaches of low yield and rising taxes

Are you saying you would sell your KC buildings and 1031 exchange into a different metro?

@Nate Edwards, It's called exactly what you termed - a consolidation exchange. 

When you start young, you get multiple opportunities to use strategies like depreciation, cost segregation, and 1031 exchanges to grow your portfolio while keeping taxes low.